Senior Associate Scientist at Aequor Andover, MN

Senior Associate Scientist

Location:

Andover, MA

Duration: 6+ months contract – 100% onsite role

We are seeking a highly motivated and versatile Senior Associate Scientist to join our multidisciplinary team in the Manufacturing Sciences and Technology (MSAT) Upstream Group  role supports late-stage development of commercial biopharmaceuticals and vaccines and is responsible for process troubleshooting, process improvements, and second-generation process development. You will collaborate on setting up bioreactors and executing well-designed experiments, including analytics, data acquisition, and documentation.

• Contribute to achievement of the upstream work group goals and collaborate with other team members.
• Maintain laboratory area and equipment in a clean, safe, and functional order.
• Comply with safety and regulatory requirements, documented through the internal training program.
• Perform routine laboratory studies.
• Serve as an upstream resource for the department and project teams.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and Standard Work instructions.

• Bachelor's Degree or Associate Degree in a relevant discipline (Chemical Engineering, Bioprocessing, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biology, etc.) with 3–5 years of applicable bioprocess experience.
• Proficient in aseptic technique.
• Experience in bioreactor operation and associated analytical tools.
• In-depth scientific knowledge and experience in a wide array of upstream techniques.
• Ability to perform complex data analysis and work in a dynamic team environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues, plan and carry out experiments independently, and work with complex instrumentation and software.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and computer skills.

• Biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience executing lab-scale microbial fermentation formats and scaling up to pilot/manufacturing scale.
• Familiarity with control and data acquisition systems.
• Knowledge of cell culture/fermentations.
• Experience with industrial-scale fermentation scale-up, optimization and operations.
• Curiosity about seeking and applying current relevant scientific literature.

• Involves typical bioprocessing lab activities.
• Ability to routinely lift 50 lbs.
• Standing for prolonged periods, walking, bending, and using tools.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and complex data analysis.

Requires off-hours work to support laboratory work on average two times per week. This is an on-site laboratory role.